Frank James States Support for Roosevelt at Quantrell Reunion
Frank James spoke at a Quantrell veterans reunion declaring he would vote for Roosevelt and the Republican ticket. His impromptu speech drew cheers and a pledge to defend the national flag, amid a tense gathering that saw leadership shifts and his own defeat for captaincy. Cole Youver attended, marking his first reunion since release. next year’s event will be in Independence.
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Frank James
Quantrell
Roosevelt
James
Jame
Missouri
Doorkeeper
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Plis
Aestir
Cole Youover
Independence
State Committee Meeting Postponed in Missouri
The Democratic State Committee did not meet in St Louis as planned. Chairman Hans moved the meeting to September 1 in Springfield Missouri with notices sent for 10 o clock at Springfield.
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Democratic State Committee
St Louis
Chairotan Hans
St T Louis
Springfield
Mao
Cut Glass And Fancy China Sale Prices
A local advert invites shoppers to frame pictures with low prices on cut glass and fancy china. The notice emphasizes affordable framing and attractive prices to attract customers seeking bargains.
Robbinson’s Book Store Burglary Reported on Adams Avenue
A thief entered the Trolliday residence on Adams Avenue at about 5 30 Sunday morning and stole a pair of trousers from the bed without waking the occupants. The intruder, described as a lantern carrying man, has struck boarding houses recently, entering front rooms and seeking gold watches over money.
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Helliday
Adams Avenue
Denis Kelly
West Rollins Street
Bnt
Secretive Campaign Finances Ended With Confident Trust
Walter Wellman reports in Success that during national campaigns the treasurer and manager keep ledgers by number, burn records after, and rely on honor rather than audits. Nebraska requested fifty thousand dollars to help carry McKinley in 1896, but funds were scarce until a treasury claim revealed hidden assets.
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Hanna
Nebraska
Republican Committee
Bryan
McKinley
Anna
Leath
Janna
Treasury
Heath
Walter Wellman
A Thousand Ways of Lying and Honesty
A quote from Success condemns lying and insincerity as the sure path to moral decay. It argues honesty is essential to self respect, ambition, and living up to high ideals.
Former Moberly residents listed in Detroit dispatch
A letter from a former Moberly citizen in Detroit lists several people who once lived in the Magic City. Juli Seeley and W H Miles work freight out of Detroit while J M Barnes recently lost his Detroit post. Walt Wheeler heads to St Louis with Will and Fred Maslen.
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Detroit
Mich
Magic City
Juli Seeley
W. HH. Miles
J. Mc Barnes
Round House
Ginger Carden
The
Wabash
Walt Wheeler
Democaat
St. Louis
Will
Fred Maslen
Walt
Depot Clerks Triumph Over Shop Clerks In Ball Game
Depot staff defeated the shop team 22 to 10 in a lopsided afternoon contest. Larry Scott made a foul catch then sprinted to first base and bruised his hand, while Otto Merck pitched well for the depots as Jarl Mudd led shop pitching. The crowd grooved to comic antics and colorful uniforms amid playful taunts.
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Amnon
Camphore
Union
Station
W.O. Stanley
J. A. Cook
Od. Hudson
Della
Renick
Will
Satan
John Keller
Leo
Baxter
Flo
George
Shop
Shannon McKinney
Benedicts
Llove
John A. Cook
Rootera
Bis
Otto Merck
Depot Force
Ula
Arthur
Jen Smothere
Jarl Mudd
Ithem
Pomeroy Miner Garter Arrested After Fatal Heart Stabbing
In a Sunday morning quarrel at Pomeroy Ohio Wi Garter a nonunion miner stabbed Norris Harris opening a five and a half inch heart wound. Harris collapsed after attempting to fetch a grinding stone and died. Garter was arrested.
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Garter
Pomeroy
Ohio
Norris Harris
Carter
Harris
The Alpinus and Martynne Stage Electric Dance Act
A mysterious box act and tight wire routine captivated guests. Mac Monroe presented illustrated songs while Martynne closed with electric dance sequences. Tonight the company offers a four act comedy drama The Little Princess with a complete change of specialties.
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Alpinus
Mac Monroe
Martynne
Mob Trys to Lynch Henry Duncan in Webb City
An angry mob of about 200 men attempted to lynch Henry Duncan, a Black Webb City resident, after an allegation of insulting a white woman. Police protected Duncan with revolvers, escorting him toward Joplin, then redirected him back to Webb City jail as crowds cooled. The incident sparked high excitement and fear of further trouble while Democratic World’s Fair contest results loom.
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Henry Duncan
Webb City
Duncan
Jette Area
Robert Owens
Joplin
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China
Young ‘Sewerer
Reed St
Saul Martin
Gyoq
Fair Grounds
Robbinson’s Book Store
ATP
Magda M.A. Pharrinn
Josie Swetnam
Im Armstrong
J. W. Sradley
ISTC
Oxfords
Henry Levy & Co
Daily ‘‘Democrat
Thorne & Key
Harowa
Opera House
Utah
North Brag. Co
Aclv
North Brothers
Miss Russell
Miss Goodwin
Hese
Latimore
Leigh Prey
Phere
Bowers
Pune
Charlie
Villeia
Cuthours
Landon
Huette le Paley Howton
Patter Drug & Chem
Cerna Hole Perry
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